Tax Authorities in Mexico have issued new requirements for tax documentation for the transport of cargo within Mexico. Carriers operating in Mexico are required to issue a digital Income or Transfer Invoice (in Spanish,...more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has called a public listening session for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT. Advanced registration is required at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
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Federal preemption over state causes of action in regards to cargo claims remains one of the most important principals of transportation law. Its history is rooted in the United States Constitution....more
7/11/2019
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Commerce Clause ,
Common Law Claims ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Legislative History ,
Liability ,
Motor Carriers ,
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Remedies ,
Risk Management ,
Shipping Cargo
U.S. Constitution -
Article VI: This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall...more
11/20/2018
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Breach of Contract ,
Brokers ,
Commerce Clause ,
Express Contract Terms ,
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) ,
Freight Forwarding ,
ICCTA ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Motor Carrier Act ,
Motor Carriers ,
Preemption ,
Section 8 ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Transportation Industry
The removal of CSA scores from public view may not eliminate the ability for an injured party to sue based on the negligent selection of a motor carrier, but it changes the analysis. The FMCSA still allows public access to...more
On July 14, 2016, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (“NMFTA”) published a supplement that changed the terms and conditions of the Uniform Straight Bill of Lading (“USBL”) published in the National Motor Freight...more